I'm just curious.
2007-03-24 14:06:20 · 3 answers · asked by Brandon 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Probably not, most of these gentlemen would be in their mid to late 80's now. The greatest generation is dying off at a rapid pace over a 1000 day. We owe a lot to these men.
2007-03-24 18:48:43 · answer #1 · answered by Steve S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Grandfather (maternal) was with B Company 85th INF 10th Mountain DIV fighting in Italy.
He was wounded in fighting for Mount Della Spe and recieved a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was only 17 Years old.
Grandfather (Paternal) was in the Merchant Marines (Not the USMC but Civilian Sailors) He Served abaord ships that were part of the Convoys to Europe that were being torpedoed by German U-Boats.
2007-03-24 14:23:14 · answer #2 · answered by CG-23 Sailor 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the grandson on one.
He is deceased.
2007-03-24 14:11:12 · answer #3 · answered by John 16 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋